In many countries, the challenge of sustaining rural water supplies is entrusted to community
organizations, which have difficulties in performing durably the operation, maintenance and …

An urban–rural dichotomy currently exists in policy documentation, accessibility to
resources, and human rights. In Brazil, there remains a significant deficit in water and …

This article examines the challenges and opportunities for developing rural water supply
programs that can meet multiple sustainability criteria (including social, technical …

This article examines the challenges and opportunities for developing rural water supply
programs that can meet multiple sustainability criteria (including social, technical …

Globally, there is still a large number of people without access to safe drinking water; a
known health risk. In rural areas of countries like Peru, when potable water systems are built …

The sustainability of rural water supply and sanitation projects has long been of concern to
those working in this area. Despite continued large-scale investments by governments and …

This paper reports the main findings of a multi-country research project designed to develop
a better understanding of the performance of community-managed rural water supply …

Community management must mature from being an NGO-or donor-driven model, based on
time-bound pilot projects. Instead, under the leadership of government, it must encompass …

Community ownership and management (COM) is, without a doubt, a viable alternative for
rural water management. However, the extent to which communities control their water …

Lasting solutions for communities in need of improved water and sanitation services—
notably rural ones—depend on a balanced consideration of what some have called natural …